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Ward, John
Ward, John
ConflictIndian Campaigns
Year of Action1875
Unit/CommandIndian Scouts 24th U.S. Infantry
HometownArkansas
Citation

With 3 other men, he participated in a charge against 25 hostiles while on a scouting patrol.

Branch: U.S. ArmyConflict: Indian CampaignsYear of Action: 1875

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